Pre-writing 1 Biblical Worldview (Module 1): Before beginning this paragraph, download the “Biblical Worldview Paper Instructions” document from the Assignments page in Blackboard.Read the rationale for the full paper assignment so that you have a grasp of how these pre-writing assignments will progress.

Using chapters 2-3 of the Graham (2009) textbook Teaching Redemptively, write a 150-word paragraph relating the key elements of a biblical worldview.You may choose to use additional references, such as the ones found in the Blackboard instructions document for the Biblical Worldview paper.However, for this pre-writing activity, you are required to have only one reference, which is the Graham textbook, specifically chapters 2-3.

For this paragraph, focus strictly on discussing the core tenets of a biblical worldview.Avoid references to education in this paragraph.In a future paragraph, you will begin to make application to education, but for the purpose of this post, focus strictly on the topic of biblical worldview.Although you may or may not embrace the ideas you are writing about, for this paragraph, present them objectively as you would in a report about what others believe.The intent of this assignment is not for it to be a personal position paper or a critique of ideas.Later in the term, you will have an opportunity to write your own personal philosophy paper, but this assignment is not it.Therefore, avoid first-person pronouns.

Cite in APA format and list your reference at the bottom of your post.(You will be able to see other students’ posts after you make your initial post.)

.The goal of this activity is for candidates to accomplish the following:

• Convey an understanding of what is meant by a biblical worldview.
• Support and illustrate this understanding by citing the Bible and other literature on the topic of biblical worldview.
• Apply principles of a biblical worldview to educational practice.

Articulate key components of a Christian philosophy of education, citing from the Bible and other literature on the topic of Christian philosophy of education

Read Donald Murray’s “Teach Writing as a Process Not a Product” (1972). As you participate in your conference meetings this week, think about times in your life when “process” was more important to you than “product.” For example, consider a young child who attempts to make breakfast for a parent. The process of making the breakfast is a gesture that shows patience, dedication, and love–even if the product is ultimately burnt toast and raw bacon.

Post a response in this discussion board that reflects on “process” and “product” as they relate to you. Your response can take the form of structured paragraphs (around 250 words) or it can be more creative (personal narrative, poetry, comics, music, video, collage, etc). Use whatever genre best makes your point. Be sure to connect your ideas to Murray’s with effective quotes, paraphrasing, or other citation strategies. Try to also connect your post with the current writing process you are participating in with regards to the context of this class.

Describe the significance of taxonomy in science and research

The allocation of resources to the military is a major policy choice for the US. First, find out how much currently is spent on military programs from the National Priorities Project, a non-governmental organization based in Northampton, MA that aims to help citizens shape the federal budget by arming them with information they can use and understand, at: https://www.nationalpriorities.org/campaigns/military-spending-united-states/

In Washington, DC, research organizations provide information to political leaders regarding the military budget. At the following two sites find three arguments in favor of the current budget level (or increasing it) and three arguments for reducing the current spending level. Select one argument from each side as the most important reason for increasing/maintaining/reducing military spending. Then write a response to this argument, pointing out its weak points.

The Heritage Foundation is a think tank to promote conservative public policies based on a strong national defense.

http://www.heritage.org/defense/report/recommitting-strong-national-defense

Project on Defense Alternatives is a think tank to promote the broadest range of defense options that will allow significant reductions in the level of armed forces and military spending. http://www.comw.org/pda/

***You have to use the links to answer the questions.